Head of Operations
Richie started his career as an apprentice Mechanical Engineer in a weapons research establishment before joining the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in 1990.
Led by our Shooting Manager, Michael Bovingdon, Bisley Shooting Ground offers a warm, professional and welcoming environment for every clay or game shooter.
Michael brings extensive elite level competitive and coaching experience to the role, alongside a calm, intelligent and highly professional approach. A former Great Britain international and CPSA Level 3 Senior Coach, he has been part of the Bisley team since 2021 and is passionate about developing both people and disciplines across the ground, building on the strong foundations already in place.
Our friendly team of instructors work with every level of experience, from complete beginners to accomplished shots. Whether you’re learning the basics, building confidence, or fine-tuning your technique in game or clay shooting, each lesson is tailored to your individual needs to ensure you enjoy the sport and continue to progress.
Head of Operations
Richie started his career as an apprentice Mechanical Engineer in a weapons research establishment before joining the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in 1990.
Shooting Manager
Michael started shooting at the age of 11, where he shot socially with his family for 2 years, before gaining his first cap for Great Britain when he was just 14.
Deputy Shooting Manager
Tony’s introduction to shooting was at the age of ten with a .410 shooting at a coke can swinging from a tree. This soon moved on to clays, but the seed was forever sown by that first coke can!
Instructor
Described by the Shooting Gazette as “a master of the art” John has been part of our instructing team for over 30 years, and has been instrumental in growing the world-class teaching at the ground.
Instructor
After completing her LANTRA coaching and loading qualifications she became Sussex Ladies Champion in 2009 whilst being pregnant with her daughter.
Instructor
Nick Gander is a peripatetic shooting instructor and coach with over 50 years’ experience of live quarry and clay target shooting. During this time he has shot both game and clays at home and abroad.
Instructor
Robbie has been shooting for over 40 years and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of sporting clay and game shooting.
Instructor
After spending 35 years in the automotive industry Steve decided to follow his passion and become a shooting instructor.
Instructor
William has been an instructor with us at Bisley since 2019 having taken his qualifications that same year.
Instructor
Jem started his shooting career aged 9 with air rifles, and by 16 had his first shotgun certificate, giving him over fifty years’ experience in the shooting field to date.
Instructor
Roger has been a keen shot since the age of ten when his uncle taught him to shoot on his farm in Oxford.
Instructor
Gavin is a CPSA level three Coach and Senior CPSA Tutor specialising in competitive clay shooting at all levels.
Instructor
Gary has been involved in shooting for over 30 years with a particular passion for game shooting.
Instructor
Reg has been shooting for over 20 years, though his passion for the sport began long before that, inspired and encouraged by his family.
Instructor
Richard has been an instructor at Bisley Shooting Ground since 2023.
Instructor
Derek joined the Bisley instructing team in 2000, having been involved with clay shooting and field sports since his early twenties.
Instructor
Clive originates from a farming background and attended the Hertfordshire College of Agriculture in the early 80’s.